When considering the rate of speech, speakers should remember that __________.
A. persuasive speakers talk at a speed that is faster than average.
B. persuasive speakers talk at a speed that is slower than average.
C. regional differences in speech rates are getting larger.
D. successful speakers vary considerably in their rate of speech.
Answer: D
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